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Systems Engineer salaries in Virginia

Pay ranges employers published in 604 open job postings for Systems Engineer roles in Virginia, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Systems Engineer postings in Virginia

  1. Senior Systems EngineerMANTECH · Chantilly, VA · $98K–$163K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Systems Engineer IIISolutions3 · Arlington, VA · $131K–$150K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  3. Senior Systems Engineer (Angular)Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG) · Newport News, VA · $85.4K–$117K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  4. Senior Systems Engineer (Angular)Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG) · Fredericksburg, VA · $85.4K–$117K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  5. Senior Systems Engineer (Angular)Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG) · Richmond, VA · $85.4K–$117K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
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Systems Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$143K median, $113K–$173K typical, 6,309 postingsUnited States: middle half $113K–$173K, median $143K
  2. California$163K median, $136K–$193K typical, 1,133 postingsCalifornia: middle half $136K–$193K, median $163K
  3. Colorado$137K median, $113K–$165K typical, 588 postingsColorado: middle half $113K–$165K, median $137K
  4. Maryland$168K median, $136K–$188K typical, 557 postingsMaryland: middle half $136K–$188K, median $168K
  5. Massachusetts$141K median, $113K–$166K typical, 298 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $113K–$166K, median $141K
  6. Texas$126K median, $101K–$156K typical, 221 postingsTexas: middle half $101K–$156K, median $126K
  7. Arizona$139K median, $116K–$156K typical, 220 postingsArizona: middle half $116K–$156K, median $139K
  8. Annapolis, MD$181K median, $157K–$205K typical, 203 postingsAnnapolis, MD: middle half $157K–$205K, median $181K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Systems Engineer make in Virginia?

The median posted base pay for Systems Engineer jobs in Virginia is $151K a year, from 604 job postings with pay at 202 companies.

What is the typical Systems Engineer pay range in Virginia?

The middle half of postings list $117K–$180K. The top 10% list $195K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $100K or less.

How does Virginia pay compare with all Systems Engineer jobs?

The median here is $151K, against $143K across all 6,702 postings for the role.

How many Systems Engineer jobs in Virginia list pay?

604 open postings at 202 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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